Intentional Travel Planning: How to Make the Best Decisions

In this class, we’ll explore how to plan travel more intentionally—aligning your trips with your goals, energy level, budget, and the kind of experience you actually want, not just what looks good on social media.

We’ll break down the key decisions that shape a great trip: destination choice, timing, pace, travel style, and expectations. You’ll learn how to evaluate options more clearly, avoid costly or disappointing mismatches, and recognize when a trip is right for you—and when it isn’t.

This isn’t about finding the “perfect” destination. It’s about making confident, informed decisions so your travel feels meaningful, restorative, and worth the investment.

Whether you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime journey, deciding between a cruise or land tour, or simply trying to travel smarter, this class will give you a framework you can use for every trip going forward.

About the teacher:

Todd Tribby is a retired soldier who has lived abroad and traveled extensively. He and his wife, Toxey, have three adult children. He served for a total of 23 years, first in the Navy and then the Army, before retiring from service. After the Army Todd and Toxey moved to Chattanooga in 2021. He and his family lived in Europe from 2006-2010 and travel as much of Europe as they could before being re assigned state side. His family also had the chance to live in Alaska from 2013-2016. They have also done several cross continent RV trips. There are lots of great stories here!

Currently Todd is employed as a JROTC Instructor at East Hamilton High School. 18 months ago he started TnT Travel to fulfill his love of sharing his experiences with those who wish to see the world.

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